Volunteer Driver and Companion

2 days ago

Seaford BN, United Kingdom SeeAbility Volunteers Full time £1,000 - £1,100 per year

We are looking for a friendly and reliable volunteer to assist a person with vision impairment by providing transportation and companionship for outings in Seaford. This could include trips to appointments, shopping, social activities, or simply getting out and about.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drive the individual to various locations safely and comfortably
  • Offer friendly conversation and companionship
  • Assist with small tasks if needed (e.g., guiding in unfamiliar places)
  • Be patient, supportive, and respectful of their needs

What We're Looking For:

  • A friendly, chatty, and caring person
  • A safe and responsible driver with a valid license and a clean driving record
  • Someone with past care experience (preferred but not essential)
  • A willingness to help make outings more enjoyable and accessible
  • Someone who is able to undertake sighted guide training

Benefits

  • This is a fantastic opportunity to give something positive back to society and have a direct impact on people's lives.
  • The chance to make a real difference in someone's life and make meaningful connections and rewarding experiences
  • SeeAbility provides training and this can help you to develop new skills to benefit you CV and future job roles you undertake
  • Travel expense reimbursement

About us and Contact

Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK. This year we are celebrating our 225th anniversary, having pioneered specialist support across multiple generations since 1799

We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, who may also have sight loss. Our support ranges from providing person-centred support across our many supported-living and residential care provisions. Furthermore, we provide specialist eye-care services to children and adults alike and assists people to find paid employment for the very first time.

SeeAbility provides the resources and expertise that make this possible, we support people to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible.

If you have any queries or would like to speak to a member of the Volunteering Team before applying, please email us at

Job Type: Volunteer

Pay: £1.00-£1.10 per year

Benefits:

  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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